The big windows are in!

We did it today! The machine beast under Scotty's control lifted the windows into the frame. The more we did the smoother and quicker we all got. So we did the three big windows at the front, and manhandled the two smaller windows into place in the study, at the rear corner of the house. I'm quite relieved that all went well. I have been having nightmares dropping $10,000 windows from height, exploding into a million pieces...

We started at 7am and knocked off at noon. Weather conditions perfect. Virtually no wind. Quite warm. We have one more big window to do, and the two trapezoidal windows in the attic level, SW end. They will be a challenge as we cannot use the beast. Block and tackle may be the way to go as we did for NE attic windows. Finally the multi-fold door out onto the deck, will need to be assembled, but that should be straightforward.

The remaining windows and doors arrive tomorrow morning, all being well. Here are a few highlights of today's effort.

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